One of the things that fascinates me most about slang is its very changeable nature. Words can change meaning at the drop of a hat. New words come into lay and may be gone in an instant, or they may stay around for a very long time. I found some very familiar terms in this offering of Regency era language pertaining to children. Infants Bantling Brat Chit Lullaby Cheat Boys Young shaver Kid Little Breeches Girls … Continue reading →
Ever since I started this blog, I have been trying to figure out how to share a little bit of me in addition to the history digests, Regency Life articles, interviews and fiction. While I’m not sure I have a good answer yet, I thought I would try something anyway. So here is a new feature, aptly named ‘Grace under Pressure.’ Why call it that? Well, I found this great quote by Hemingway… All right, … Continue reading →
Will Lady Russell ever be able to have a conversation with Anne that is not painful and difficult? LADY RUSSELL SIPPED HER tea but Anne merely stared at hers. Something was on Anne’s mind—something more than the family’s impending change in circumstances, something very troubling. Perhaps she should mind her own business. That was an appealing thought. But if she did not ask, she knew there was no one else who would take an interest … Continue reading →
I confess, I am a word nerd. I love language captivates me, especially in the way it relates to a culture. Slang, the speech of the common man, paints such a picture of the speaker’s world. I love it! Since every place and time has its own unique slang, I thought it would be interesting to share some Regency era slang from time to time. Today’s offering a little colorful language related to the church. … Continue reading →
The Elliots are in trouble and Lady Russell wants to help. WHY WAS SHE FOREVER having these difficult discussions with Anne? A godmother should anticipate her duties, enjoy pleasant intimacies with her goddaughter. Recently those moments seemed fewer and farther between, overshadowed by difficult and challenging issues that should have been a mother’s realm. But with no Lady Elliot, who else was there to manage such unpleasant burdens? Only for the love of her … Continue reading →
